Here I am again, I am going for 13 days, 2 in Bangkok, 4-5 in Phi Phi, any suggestions on a 3rd place to go? I love tropical locations, caves, temples, monkeys, elephants, adventure....

(I was gonna go to Ko Phangan, but not sure I wanna be with a bunch of techno ravers on the beach?)

for elephants, you should to north to Chiang Mai. You also need 3-4 days in Bangkok. So there are your 3 destinations. You can go on side trips from Bangkok to see the temples. Consider getting Bangkok Airways or Thai Airways discovery pass to save money since all these destinations are included.

KPN only has partiers at moon party times once or twice a month. Also, there are beaches on opposite side of the island that are not affected as they're a full 45 min drive from the party beach.

Hi

I would also recommend a bit longer time in Bangkok. It is one of the most amazing cities in the world...amazing temples, great shopping, lots of great food, good nightlife etc. Here is my trip report with pictures from 2002: http://gardkarlsen.com/thailand2002.htm . I went to Thailand in May this year with my wife and we went to Bangkok and Samui I'm actually stopping by Bangkok again tomorrow as I'm in South East Asia on a business trip

Regards
Gard
http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures

Ok, everyone is telling me to stay in Bangkok longer, so we'll do 3 days.....

I loved your trip report gard, by chance are you swedish?

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I'm actually from Norway so you were close...but note that Norwegians don't like to be mistaken for being Swedish Here are a few pictures from my hometown Stavanger in Norway: http://gardkarlsen.com/stavanger.htm

Regards
Gard
http://gardkarlsen.com - trip reports and pictures

hey! what's wrong with Swedes;P I'm born american, but my parents and the rest of my family were born in Stockholm, Sweden. I actually just got back it was amazing! Have a safe trip to Asia!